Connecticut Energy: What you need to know

Governing Law and Regulations

Renewable energy:

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• Rules. To date, the federal government's involvement in renewable energy programs has been limited to voluntary programs and providing financial incentives for renewable energy generation. However, Connecticut state legislation has established a renewable energy portfolio standard and requirements for the development of a state energy strategy.

• Administration and enforcement. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's (DEEP) Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) administers the state's renewable energy portfolio standard. The agency is also responsible for preparing and updating the state's Comprehensive Energy Strategy. The Connecticut Siting Council (CSC) oversees the approval of wind turbines and other power-producing facilities.

State Requirements

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard

16 CGS 283-16-243q and 16 CGS 283-16-245a

Connecticut has passed renewable energy portfolio statutes requiring each electric utility company that sells electricity in Connecticut to establish a renewable energy portfolio such that the ...